DOR Original OCT/WED 2021 - VIRTUAL Dates: Wednesdays, October 6 - November 10, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT Host: All sessions are virtual on Zoom Location: Zoom link will be sent to those who register PARTICIPANTS: The series will be held weekly, per the schedule listed above. Attending the first session is required. You are asked to commit to five of the six sessions. More details will be provided after all registrations are received. The series is limited to…

Race in Conversation - Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation: Why the Difference MattersDate: Friday, October 29, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CTLocation: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.Facilitators: Casey Meyer and Abigail SmithsonWith Halloween right around the corner, this Race in Conversation provides an opportunity to discuss the difference between cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation and why the difference matters, especially when considering which costume to wear this holiday.Participants are asked to read the following which will…

Encore! Race in Conversation: Critical Race Theory and What Underlies the Flawed DebateDate: Friday, December 10, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CTLocation: Zoom link will be sent to those who register.The flawed debate over "Critical Race Theory,” a term coined the 1980's, begs the question… Can the current discourse lead to a meaningful solution? This Race in Conversation provides an opportunity for focused conversation that seeks clarity to inform meaningful change.Participants are asked to read the following which will be…